Medical Scientist Grade 2 - Cytogenetics

Posted:
8/5/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description:

• Permanent full time position working Monday to Friday (day work) with occasional weekend shifts.
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities


About the Role
As a Grade 2 Medical Scientist in the Victorian Cancer Cytogenetic Service you will be required to perform a range of cytogenomic tests on patients with a haematological or solid tumour malignancy including processing and analysis of samples by chromosome analysis, FISH and microarray testing.

The Grade 2 Medical Scientist is expected to contribute to the development of the department through training and education and research activities.

As an experienced Grade 2 medical scientist you will also be expected to expand your technical and analytical skills as our department expands into molecular techniques.

Classifications for this position will range from classification range RY4 - RY7 ($92,627 - $104,811 per annum).

Your Contribution
• B.Sc., B.App.Sci. or equivalent

• At least 5 years experience in cancer cytogenetics or molecular genetics with a focus on oncology/haematological malignancy
• Higher qualification such as MHGSA, FHGSA or FFSc is desirable
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Flexible working arrangements including rostered working from home once trained

About the Victorian Cancer Cytogenetic Servi
The Victorian Cancer Cytogenetic Service is the largest cancer cytogenetic laboratory in Australia and is a part of St Vincent's Pathology. We provide a state funded, state-wide service to all of Victoria in the area of cancer cytogenomics. We process close to 5000 cases per year and routinely perform chromosome analysis, FISH and microarray testing. We also participate in national and International clinical trials and actively look to the future to help inform our practices.

We have a diverse and welcoming team and provide our team members with opportunities for development and training.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Respectfully, no agencies please

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Principal Scientist, Karen Dun, 03 9231 4151, [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Grade 4 Scientist, Adrian Zordan, 03 9231 4154

Closing Date:

6 September 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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